Covenant Health·Morristown, Tennessee
The LPN provides nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse within the surgery unit. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, administering IV fluids, and monitoring patient conditions.
Overview Licensed Practical Nurse, Surgery Unit Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift Morristown-Hamblen Overview: Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area.
The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation.
The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care.
With state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home.
To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.
The LPN/LVN will provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse, within an assigned unit.
Initiates admission database and history, and in collaboration with the RN implements patient and family teaching and care needs. Practices in compliance with all regulatory standards and adheres to all hospital policy and procedures in the performance of duties. Performs and prioritizes nursing care tasks. Accurately follows the nursing plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration and under direction of a RN. Observes and reports nursing interventions and patient responses, and documents in a timely, concise and legible manner. Recognizes, responds, and reports changes in patient conditions to RN Team Leader. Participates in unit specific quality assurance activities and patient care conferences as requested. Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and personnel. Assists in orienting new employees or students to unit routines. Administers IV venipuncture and parenteral fluids per established hospital protocol. Performs specific advanced patient care treatments as approved to perform per hospital protocol. Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: No prior experience as a LPN/LVN needed. Licensure Requirement: Currently licensed by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Candidates must hold a current license from the Tennessee Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse. No prior experience is required for this position.
Market context
LPN openings in Tennessee often reflect steady demand in behavioral health and psychiatric settings, where employers look for licensed nurses who can support routine care and patient monitoring. These roles are competitive because an active LPN license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and prior psychiatric or behavioral health experience can set candidates apart. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight any behavioral health experience and your readiness for shift-based patient care.
